Although your résumé is definitely important, the cover letter can also be a make-or-break factor. Before you even get an interview, your application will have to impress the recruiter or hiring manager, so perfecting your cover letter is key to earning a face-to-face meet. Here are some tips for a perfect cover letter that will catch any recruiter's eye:

　　雖然簡歷非常重要，但求職信也是決定成敗的一個因素。在得到面試機會前，你的申請必須先打動招聘人員或招聘經理，所以完善求職信是獲得面試的關鍵。下面的建議能幫你寫出抓住招聘方眼球的完美求職信：

　　1. Tweak your tone for every company.

　　1. 為每家公司調整措辭。

　　Don't send generic cover letters that can be used for any job application. You want to make sure that the tone of your letter fits the type of firm you're applying to. Is the company looking for someone with sass or someone more serious? Figure that out on your own, and tailor your letter to what suits the company.

　　不要發(fā)適合任何職位的通用求職信。你要確保信中的語氣適合你申請的公司的氛圍。公司在找張揚還是嚴肅的人?找出招聘要求，調整求職信讓它適合每家公司。

　　2. Make a case.

　　2. 寫具體事例。

　　You won't be able to get to this on your résumé, so be sure to make the case for why you're the right person for the job and why you want to work for the company on your cover letter. A good way to sell yourself is to connect your experiences with the job description. List your skills and experiences that match the type of candidate they are looking to hire.

　　你不能在簡歷上寫這些，所以要在求職信上用事例證明你為什么適合這份工作以及為什么想來這家公司。推銷自己的一個好方法是把經歷和職位描述聯(lián)系起來。列出和公司想招的人才相匹配的技能和經歷。

　　3. Be different.

　　3. 內容要和簡歷不一樣。

　　Don't repeat everything on your résumé in your cover letter. The letter is your chance to shine and show a bit of your personality. Repeating what's already been said just takes up valuable space.

　　不要在求職信里重復簡歷上的一切。求職信是你展示亮點和個性的機會。重復寫過的內容只會浪費寶貴的空間。

　　4. Don't bring up your weaknesses.

　　4. 不要提到弱點。

　　If no one is asking you what your biggest failings are, then don't be so eager to volunteer that information. The cover letter is not the time to reflect on self-improvement; save that for the weakness question you may be asked during the interview.

　　如果沒人問你最大的缺點是什么，不要急著把它說出來。求職信不是反思自我的時間，面試被問到弱點時再考慮吧。

　　5. Focus on the company, not yourself.

　　5. 關注該公司而不是你自己。

　　Try your best to show that you care about the company and how you want to help it grow. Try to avoid using too much "I," and instead show how you can be a helpful addition to the company.

　　盡量表現出你對公司的關心以及你如何想要幫它成長。別用過多的“我要”，而是體現你對公司會如何有用。

　　6. Stick to the right length.

　　6. 嚴格遵守求職信格式。

　　Limit yourself to a page, and try to stick to four paragraphs. The first should comprise an introduction, the position you'd like to apply for, and a sentence briefly summarizing why you'd like the job and why you're a perfect fit. The next two paragraphs should go on to mention applicable skills and specific achievements that further showcase how qualified you are for the job. You can even use some of the space to explain your suitability if it needs more details, such as why you're changing careers. The last paragraph should be a brief emphasis on why you're excited for the position and a place for you to thank the readers for their time andconsideration. You can also make a polite mention of letting them know you'll be in touch.

　　求職信一定只能一頁，盡量有四個段落。第一段應該有自我介紹、想申請的職位并且一句話總結喜歡這份工作以及適合的原因。接下來的兩個段落應該寫工作需要的技能以及能深入體現自身素質的成就。如果需要更多細節(jié)的話，你甚至可以用些篇幅解釋你有多合適，比如為什么想換工作。最后一段應該簡短強調你為什么對這個職位充滿期待以及對招聘方花時間看這封求職信的感謝。你也可以禮貌的讓他們知道能隨時聯(lián)系到你。

　　7. Keep it clean.

　　7. 語句無錯，前后一致。

　　Be sure to repeatedly edit your cover letter, and always have at least one other pair of eyes look it over. Check for grammar mistakes, run-on sentences, and spelling errors. Make sure everything is consistent. If you say "I am" in the first sentence, then don't suddenly switch to "I'm" in the next.

　　一定要反復修改求職信，至少讓一個小伙伴檢查。檢查語法錯誤、斷句和拼寫錯誤。確保前后一致。如果你先寫的是“I am”，就不要在后面寫“I'm”。